Picturesque Westside Waterfront. Epic sunsets w/ Seattle skyline, Olympic Mtn & Seward Park views. Modern, turn-key & smartly designed to capture views from every level. Main floor, open living spaces flow out to entertaining deck. Gourmet, updated kitchen w/ high-end appliances, premium cabinetry & slab counters. Upstairs office & spacious primary suite w/ balcony, fireplace, walk-in closet & stunning bath. Rec room & 2 BDRs down. Recently remodeled ADU studio as add'l 4th BDR w/ full bath & kitchen over detached garage. Private setting w/ manicured landscaping, level lawn, private dock w/ boat lift/canopy & 2 jetski lifts. Fire pit at water’s edge. Flat driveway w/ ample parking in walkable neighborhood. Your waterfront dreams come true!
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Listed by:
Kelly Weisfield,
COMPASS
Bought with: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
$5,150,000
4879 Forest Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
4beds
3,370sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
0.29 Acres Lot
$4,918,100 Zestimate®
$1,528/sqft
$6,699 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,918,100
$4.52M - $5.36M
$6,699/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 11, 2023 at 11:32am
Listed by:
Kelly Weisfield,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Diane Tien, 21007492
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2049666
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Second
Den office
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher_, Dryer, GarbageDisposal_, Microwave_, Refrigerator_, StoveRange_, Washer, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Water Heater Location: Lower level & garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Central Vacuum, Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,370
- Total interior livable area: 3,370 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), French Doors, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Lake, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Bank-Low, Lake, No Bank
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 43
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded, Cable TV, Deck, Dock, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Moorage, Outbuildings, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level,PartialSlope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 2574900176
- Zoning description: R-15,Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Torch Down
Condition
- Year built: 1946
- Major remodel year: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Mercer Island
- Water: Public, Company: City of Mercer Island
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
- Subdivision: Westside
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 751 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2023 | Sold | $5,150,000-5.9%$1,528/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS #2049666 | ||
| 6/5/2023 | Pending sale | $5,475,000$1,625/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #NWM2049666 | ||
| 3/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $5,475,000+130%$1,625/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #NWM2049666 | ||
| 7/12/2010 | Sold | $2,380,000-4.8%$706/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #63410 | ||
| 5/21/2010 | Pending sale | $2,499,000$742/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bain Associates #63410 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,776 +1.3% | $3,936,000 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $25,454 +0.4% | $3,697,000 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $25,362 +11.4% | $4,135,000 +33.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98040
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Island Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Islander Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Mercer Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Islander Mid
- High: Mercer Isl High
Source: NWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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